The Tastiest Asian Fusion in Nashville

Soy Bistro

★★★★★ 4.6 (594) • $$

"Soy Bistro has been on my radar for a while ... and I was finally able to stop in for lunch with a friend while I was in the Brentwood area. We got there right when they opened on a weekday, and there were already only a few tables left! It's clear this is a popular spot to grab a bite. Previous reviews that mention a small parking lot are correct - but if you time it right, you should be able to snag a spot. At the recommendation of one of the Soy Bistro team members, we started with an order of the edamame hummus and chips. This was a unique appetizer option, and one I probably wouldn't have ordered on my own. The hummus was bright and fresh, and the housemade chips were tasty, although the honey drizzle threw me off just a bit. For my entree, I went with the Gochujang Chicken, which also came highly recommended. This saucy, sweet, and spicy chicken was served on top of a mountain of perfectly cooked rice, and topped with a beautiful fried egg. The salad situation on the side wasn't my favorite - but everything else was delicious, and this is definitely something I'd order again. My friend went with the chicken fried rice, which was a huge portion, and she had enough leftovers to make a second meal. While the food was tasty, it's the service at Soy Bistro that is truly memorable. A few different members checked on our table several times, and you can tell that these are folks that love to get to know their regulars. I can't wait to return soon to try more of their fun Asian fusion menu."

Sunda - Nashville

★★★★☆ 4.1 (641) • $$

"We popped in for a happy hour treat before dinner and I was super excited to see this place! I'd never been before and was really happy with the experience - will definitely come back for dinner. Inside was gorgeous and it was a good-sized space, too!Our server knew we were in a little bit of a hurry and did a great job getting our food and drinks out quickly. Very grateful!I had an AMAZING cocktail - the miso old fashioned. It was unlike any other old fashioned I've had and it was a great surprise. So much so that I had to order a second one :) We got shishito peppers and nori fries - both were excellent!"

Wild Ginger Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (598) • $$

"Great food and Bret our server was right on with our food orders. We had the sashimi platters and Scottish Salmon. Food was fresh which is key to good sushi. I loved the grilled salmon w/out the sauce. We were too full to order dessert but this restaurant is perfect for any special meal. We will be back and the chef catered to our special food requests! Lovely dinner with our long time friends!"

Vui's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (482) • $$

"Holy cow. I've never had Vietnamese food before. After hitting up the spot, maybe that's all I'll ever eat.First, the staff is fast and friendly and happy to explain what the dishes are to newbies like me. While parking can be competitive at prime times, there is plenty of seating, both inside and out. In addition, the vibe is super chill and relaxing.I had the wings and buns with tofu. I've pretty much only thought about these dishes since I left the restaurant a few days ago. Cannot wait to back."

Far East Nashville

★★★★☆ 3.8 (276) • $$

"Hot Mess But Decent PhoAt first it appeared they were not going to open, just have sleepy people with their socks out lounging in the dining area on their ohThey tried to seat us at a filthy table with mess and noodles stuck to it probably from the day before. Regular pho bowls are $13 and are not big bowls. The pho is good, not amazing but a good soup. 2 stars for dirty bathrooms when they just opened. I don't think cleaning is priority business here...."

Midori Japanese Korean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (198) • $$

"If you dare to venture way down Nolensville Pike you'll be rewarded with this locals-favorite. The shopping center has all kinds of international markets and restaurants so we are excited to go back and try other places as well. The interior is cozy with a sushi bar and small tables. There were a lot of families here because it's casual and the portion sizes are good. They have a robust menu with Japanese and Korean entrees and sushi. I ordered the Jap Chae which is a Korean dish of glass noodles, sauteed peppers and beef. This comes with all the amazing Korean sides of kimchi and other accoutrements. My favorite was a spiced cold potato and I also devoured the cucumbers. The serving size is unreal--I had to get a to-go box and ate this for like 3 days after! My husband ordered the chicken katsu which was also a good portion and he didn't eat all of it too. The women who were working there were so kind and came over to check on us several times. We would come back here since everything was great."

Koi Sushi & Thai

★★★★☆ 4 (227)

Siam Pad Thai

★★★★☆ 3.5 (287) • $$

"Had a good meal here the other evening with a friend who wanted to check this place out with me. The Lao Papaya salad was spot on, the Beef Panama was good, but have never had it with cabbage in it...it was a new twist, the wings were ok. There were a number of things that I tend to like to try that weren't on this menu, but they also had a number of dishes I've never seen before which was nice. Just wish they had pork belly and Lao Sausage"

W’lin’s Asian Cuisine & Spirits

★★★★★ 4.5 (171) • $$

"wow such a great menu! The food is always incredible. Its a favorite now and we've only lived in spring hill 8 months!"

The Eastern Peak

★★★★☆ 3.8 (207) • $$

"Was looking forward to trying this place, but sad to say the food was no big shakes. The ambiance is nice and place is inviting, but the food was a let down. We had the orange chicken and it was dry and did not have much flavor, I had to pour some sweet and sour sauce to remove the chickeny taste bc it had very little sauce. Also our waitress forgot the sweet and sour sauce and didn't remember it until we asked her for the check. The basil fried rice was ok but we would not be back."

Corner Asian Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (189) • $$

"The service here is excellent and always courageous. The ambiance has never changed in 12 yrs. Same table setup and very low noise levels. Good lighting and a good place to eat and have a conversation.I cannot say enough about how good the food is. Every dish is consistent. The hot and sour soup was as good today as it was when I first ate it 12 years ago. The chengdu beef was excellent as always and the same with the pepper chicken. If it says spicy and you don't specify that you don't want it spicy you need to speak up. Please patronize this family run business I promise you will not be disappointed. It has been 12 years worth of meal here and I have never been sorry once."

Xiao Bao

★★★★☆ 4.3 (145) • $$

"Found this gem thanks to yelp searching what was near me after leaving the Gaylord seeing sights. Their dumplings is what caught my eye. I'm a dumpling addict so let's go. We get there and it's not many people there and I hoped the hours were correct.Walking in you see it's just dimly lit so great. We had an hour before closing. There is a rainbow heart on the glass near the entrance which made us smile to see a clear indication that we are welcomed here. Get inside the staff was welcoming and seated us in a cool red booth. The place and the ambiance was amazing. Very inviting and welcoming. Loved it. We had a few moments to look over the menu and our server was in training with a young man that knew the place like the back of his hand. We patiently let him do the run down and told him by next week watch he have it down perfectly. I'm just not a bad person and wouldn't dare make someone's first day harder than it already is. Let's not fail to mention that everything is made in house and to a chef and foodie like me. That lit me up like the trees I saw at the Gaylord moments earlier. I love small uncommercial restaurants. We had filtered water and ordered dumplings to start. My friend doesnt eat pork so I had them to myself lol. Perfect umami. Perfect chili crisp. Perfect bite in the dumplings. The broth was just heavenly. I demolished those. We were told that items come out as they are ready. So next came the Hand Pulled Beef Brisket Noodles. They were yummy and had a nice spicy finish. The brisket was shredded and had some crispy bits on them like they were pan fried before tossing it with the noodles. The Crab Rice was the BEST it had real noticeable crab meat on top of this yummy sticky crispy rice with egg and citrus of some sort. It also had a spicy sauce that came with it on the side and it made the dish even better. It's spicy so if you're not into that use lightly but please taste it. It was steaming hot and just perfect to warm me up. It was a cold weekend in Tennessee. The cauliflower tasted just like orange chicken. It was yummy but the batter was too thick for my liking but perfect for my friend. The cashew spread on the bottom of the dish was really delicious too. We can't wait to visit again. This place has become our when in Tennessee eat here place. Great service. Great vibe. Great staff. Great food. 10/10 as there was nothing to complain about. Even the water was delicious lol."

Samurai's Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (184)

"Whhhatttttt!!!! This place was delicious!! And the scorpion bowl for 2 was super fun! Great service, wonderful food... I'll definitely be back!!"

Vui’s Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (130) • $$

"I really enjoyed the pho here! I've had the Beef Pho and the portion is smaller than what I'm used to, but felt like a refreshing meal for one person. The local kombucha they serve is Walker Brothers. Blueberry Jasmine and Cucumber Melon are a new favorite!Overall vibe was nice and the restaurant was extremely clean. Staff was super friendly. I personally don't think I'd buy pho here in the future because of the serving size, but am excited to go back and try different dishes."

MARU IYAGI - Hendersonville

★★★★☆ 4.2 (93)

"My first confession is that I visited Maru Iyagi, not once, but twice in 2 days because I was so impressed with their sushi. My second confession is that I don't have any pictures because I devoured my sushi upon receiving it both times. I think maybe I would have remembered if I dined in, but it was for takeout both times. In Hendersonville & Gallatin, I've tried several sushi-specialty restaurants and restaurants that serve sushi but none "wow'd" me like Maru Iyagi.The staff are very nice. I tried ordering online but I wasn't familiar with their menu, so I ended up just ordering to-go, in-person. They were accommodating and answered all my questions, even gave me suggestions. Between my two visits, I ordered 7 maki rolls and ginger salads. They even recognized me the second time.The ginger salad is OK. Not knocking on Maru Iyagi specifically, but it seems to me all ginger salads have underwhelming flavor. It's like the ginger dressing is watered down. So to deal with that issue on the 2nd order, I just ordered extra dressing because doubling your dressing means more flavor, right?Now the rolls. On the first order, I ordered these rolls:Pink LadyHurricaneRainbowBaja FreshOn the second order, I ordered these rolls:Pink LadyHurricaneDragonInitially, I thought the Pink Lady & Hurricane were my favorites, that is until I tried the Dragon roll. That is my current favorite there.The Dragon Roll's fish of choice is eel, which isn't my favorite fish but it's the avocado and eel sauce that make it. I'm a big avocado fan, sometimes I eat it straight with just a spoon. The Dragon Roll has so much avocado, each piece is silky & smooth and the eel sauce gives it a nice sweet-soy sauce flavor.My second favorite is a tie between the Pink Lady Roll & Hurricane Roll. Both are very similar because they both have the same base: spicy crab, cucumber, & avocado. The differences are that the Pink Lady uses yellowtail, scallion, fish roe, and spicy mayo while the Hurricane uses tuna and white sauce. I'm not sure what's in the white sauce, but the flavor profiles are close. I question whether the spicy crab is made with imitation crab or real crab (probably the former), but both rolls are savory, sweet, and creamy.The Baja Fresh would be up there at #2 but it's spicy. I love spicy food and although I enjoyed it, it wrecked me 2 days later. I don't think it's so much the jalapeno slices but the chili sauce that did me in. The jalapeno slices & cilantro give it a fresh flavor with a crunch.Lastly, my least favorite was Rainbow. Nothing against this roll flavor-wise, but more price-wise. It's a variety crab/cucumber/avocado roll that alternates tuna, salmon, white fish, and shrimp. This roll is 10.95$. A plain Spicy Tuna or Salmon roll is $6.95. Despite alternating the protein here, I doubt crab/cucumber/avocado is worth the $4 upcharge.Currently Maru Iyagi holds the crown for best sushi in the area. It's not as fancy as the places down in Nashville but it's delicious, it's fresh, and it hits the spot."

Bonchon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (94) • $$

"nice establishment, order at the counter and then seat yourself. This would be a nice little spot to grab lunch. All the employees here were very attentive. Lunch special 11.95 11am-3pmKorean street corn- 4/55 strips combo w/ garlic parm fries- 5/5 the chicken is more like Pattie's rather than strips 3 drumstick combo w/fries- 5/5Bulgogi rice- 4/5 Kimchi- 2/5 I give this a 2 because I would rather have spicy kimchi than sweet kimchiI really wanted to try the Korean donuts, but their truck hadn't arrived with inventory.If you're in the area give them a try."

Bodeli Sushi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (124) • $$

"I always stop if I'm in that area. They all ways make me feel special and the rolls are always mouth watering. It's the best Sushi place I've visited in Nashville area. I sit at the bar to watch the chefs. It was amazing today watching one lady serve the entire restaurant in a quick efficient manner! There was over 20 of us. Also their beer selection was great. I had a Orion beer from Okinawa. It had a great taste. It easily around $12 but produced 4 glasses of beer."

AM Asian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (109)

"Still open, but for take out and delivery only. No dine-in available. We ordered a ton of food for only $35 with tip, nice. The food was flavorful, but nothing was amazing. The highlights we're the pork low mein and the Mongolian beef. The Mongolian beef had great flavor, but not enough beef! It was 50/50 onions to beef. The low mein was great, lots of textures and surprisingly light. Don't forget the veggie springs roll, always a must order! Only a couple of low lights to the meal. The fried rice seemed old and dried out and General Tso's chicken was basically orange chicken. Still had good flavor, but zero heat. AM Chinese Food is one-hundred percent worth another try, but next time we'll sample a few different menu items."

The Eastern Peak - Franklin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (78) • $$

Keriyaki Asian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (76) • $$

"Food was pretty good- sushi was better than our entrees or appetizers! Customer service was okay but they seemed busy in a Friday night! They also give you sugared donuts as a dessert which was a nice touch."

Bowl & Roll

★★★★☆ 4.2 (52)

"Great stand at the Nashville Farmer's Market offering Korean cuisine and sushi at very reasonable prices. We ordered the bulgogi bibimbap bowl and it was delicious. After eating so much Nashville hot chicken, it was a great change of pace. I loved the flavor and fresh ingredients. We always stop at this market when in Nashville and will make it a point to stop by this restaurant during the next visit."

Vui's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (64)

"I was in town visiting my cousin and we had lunch here one day at the Hunter's Station Food Hall. I love the concept of food halls and this was one of the options there. We started with the SUMMER ROLLS: Shrimp, noodles, green leaf lettuce, arugula, carrot, cucumber, fresh mint and scallion, wrapped in soft rice paper. Served with peanut sauce. Nice flavor, lots of fresh veggies, good peanut sauce. My cousin and I both had the NOODLE BOWL with shrimp: Choice of protein, vermicelli rice noodles, green leaf lettuce, arugula, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, fresh mint, cilantro, fried shallots, crushed peanuts and scallion oil served with chile lime dressing. I really liked this. Lots of fresh veggies, fresh shrimp. Love the scallion oil on top, along with the peanuts. Very filling. Overall a nice spot for Vietnamese food. I would love to go back to the food hall to check out the other options."

Green Asia

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (28) • $

"The staff is very sweet, which makes the experience great! I enjoyed the food, but it was pretty standard. It'a great to have asia food in the farmers market. I tried the lo mein, chicken and veggies, orange chicken, and an egg roll. The loMein was a little oily and not super flavorful, but still enjoyable. The orange chicken has large pieces of chicken and good flavor. The chicken and veggies had lots of types of veggies but overall not packing in flavor. I will still go back, but it's not something I feel like I'll crave!"

Teriyaki Madness

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"I have been to teriyaki madness in nolensville but I like this one better. Chicken teriyaki had some char and crispy edges which adds to the flavor. The dine in area is small but owners were there and enthusiastic. I recommend the white (steamed rice) because at the nolensville location, the brown rice had a weird taste. My suggestion would be fresh lemon slices for the iced tea."

Capital Asian Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (21)

Mandarin Palace

★★★★☆ 3.5 (8)